What is an assumable mortgage?

When you buy someone's home, wouldn't it be a lot easier to get their mortgage, too, without all the hassle of having to take out a fresh loan of your own? With an assumable mortgage, you can do that. It's a home loan that can be transferred to another borrower. That might be a big plus when interest rates are going up and the seller has a mortgage with an older, lower rate.

When a home seller has an assumable mortgage, the loan can be part of the package for the buyer.

To shop for the perfect home loan, visit the Mortgage section at Bankrate.com.

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